Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

hypersexuality, 'love' and relationships

Since others touched on this, and I'm seeking a relationship and considering another bipolar,
what are people's thoughts on this?

Does the hypersexuality affect your sense of love/passion, other than just sex? Do you feel contradictory pulls between wanting passion vs. wanting someone who'll be there for you at your darkest moments?

I'll reply in public.
I think it depends on which bipolar. While we know there are issues, everyone in relationships has issues, baggage etc. At least with bipolar you have some insight into the other person..perhaps.

I don't think hypersexuality affects feelings of love. My experience there was one person I loved and all the others I didn't..and they knew that.

Re contradictory pulls..possibly. I've never had or expected anyone to help me when I am down. I'm unreachable.

I don't think hypersexuality affects my need for love or passion at all, no no I still believe a relationship is one of the toughest things, it takes First and Foremost before Sex &quot;Good Communication&quot;..without that you will have nothing. I think one way it Does effect me...is well ...when I am hypersexual seems ya could just go ...poof and done lol ya know what I mean...quick on the gun =)

I guess I don't 'want s/one there at darkest moments' for reason stated by CuriousFish, plus I wouldn't want to ask that of anyone..at those times only have energy for solo effort (have broken up with ppl as intuit episode coming my way &amp; need to close off)
Have fallen in love on semi-highs..so yes, more than hypersexuality.
I dunno. Good luck figuring it all out, Zsa xx

A positive thing about my relationship with a SO who had BP was that we understood the depths that acurious fish mentioned. We knew not to try to interfere, but took care of one another with a cup of tea or encouraging one another to go ahead and rest through the down episodes...it was an acceptance without intrusion if that makes sense.

I told you in my message about the passion...it rocked! What I didn't say was we were very good friends before we were lovers and we had excellent communication so that laid a strong foundation...no I don't intend a pun, just can't think of another way to say it right off.

The manipulations, the emotional blackmail us BP's can use when it all breaks up.The triggers you both can set off. Not being a pessimist here (well I am) but you also have to think of all angles and scenarios.

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